Passes and crosses

Drill

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9 steps

The drill focuses on passing and crossing. Requires 4 cones and a ball. Starts with three players at the center of the perimeter without the ball, except the first, and another player at 45º also on the perimeter.

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STEP 1

The drill begins with 3 players at the center of the perimeter (or however many we want to place), without the ball except the first one, and another player without the ball at 45º on the perimeter.
Step 1. Player 2 passes the ball to player 1 and immediately cuts toward the cone to go around it and take player 1’s spot.
Step 2. Then, player 2 passes to player 3 and cuts diagonally to go around the opposite cone and join the line in the center.

STEP 2 Shooting guard alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. 1 moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow.

STEP 3 1 changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. Small forward moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. Power forward shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency.

STEP 4 3 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency. 2 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space.

STEP 5 Power forward adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense. 1 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. Shooting guard shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency.

STEP 6 Power forward moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. Small forward alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options.

STEP 7 Small forward changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. Shooting guard moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. Point guard places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves.

STEP 8 Point guard changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. Power forward changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. 4 changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities.